For students who have changed major Effective term of the changed major. c) Stream Follow the effective term of the associated major

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CIR-MAJ

Curriculum Information Record for a Major/Degree

Department of Biology and Chemistry

Effective from Semester B 2015/16

For Students Admitted/Changed to the Major with Catalogue Term

Semester A 2015/16 and thereafter

The information provided on this form is the official record of the major/degree. It will be used for City University’s database, various City University publications (including websites) and documentation for students and others as required.

In specifying the curriculum for a major/degree, “catalogue term” is used to determine the set of curriculum requirements that a student is following. By mapping the student record and the version of curriculum rules applicable, the graduation requirements of individual students will be evaluated accordingly. The catalogue terms of curriculum requirements that students will follow are summarized below (BUS/04/A5R):

Requirements Catalogue Term

a) Common Requirements

 Gateway Education

 University Language

 College/School requirement

The same as student’s admission term

b) Major

 For normative 4-year degree students who will join the majors allocation exercise

 For advanced standing students and 4-year degree students who already have a major at the time of admission

 For students who have changed major

Effective term of the declared major

The same as student’s admission term

Effective term of the changed major

c) Stream Follow the effective term of the associated major

Prepared / Last Updated by

Name: Dr. Richard Kong Academic Unit:

Department of Biology and Chemistry

Phone/email:

3442 7794 /

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Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examination or equivalent qualifications. Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year.

Curriculum Information Record for a Major/Degree Dec 2014

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City University of Hong Kong

Curriculum Information Record for a Major/Degree

Department of Biology and Chemistry

Effective from Semester B 2015/16

For Students Admitted/Changed to the Major with Catalogue Term

Semester A 2015/16 and thereafter

Part I Major/Degree Overview

Major (in English) : Applied Biology (in Chinese) : 應用生物學

Degree (For students admitted to the University in 2015/16 and thereafter)

(in English) : Bachelor of Science (in Chinese) : 理學士

(For students admitted to the University in 2014/15 and before)

(in English) : Bachelor of Science (Honours) (in Chinese) : 榮譽理學士

Award Title# _{(For students admitted to the University in 2015/16 and thereafter)} (in English) : Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology (in Chinese) : 理學士(應用生物學)

(For students admitted to the University in 2014/15 and before)

(in English) : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Biology

(in Chinese) : 應用生物學榮譽理學士

# Please make reference to the “Guidelines on Award Titles” approved by the Senate when proposing new award titles or changes to existing award titles (Senate/86/A5R).

1. Normal and Maximum Period of Study

Normative 4-year Degree Advanced Standing I (Note 1) Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2)

Normal period of study 4 years 3 years 2 years

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2. Minimum Number of Credit Units Required for the Award and Maximum Number of Credit Units Permitted

Degree Requirements Normative

4-year Degree Advanced Standing I Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) Gateway Education requirement * 30 credit units 21 credit units 12 credit units College/School requirement * 6 credit units waived waived

Major requirement 66 credit units (Core: 47 Elective: 19) 57 credit units (Core: 47 Elective: 10) 47 credit units (Core: 47 Elective: 0) Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 18 credit units 12 credit units 1 credit unit Minimum number of credit units

required for the award 120 credit units 90 credit units 60 credit units

Maximum number of credit units

permitted 144 credit units 114 credit units 84 credit units

* For details, please refer to the Curriculum Information Record for Common Requirements.

3. Aims of Major

This major aims to train and produce graduates who are suitably educated to pursue a developing career in one or more of the following areas: environmental biology, applied microbiology and biotechnology, and to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors.

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4 4. Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

(Please state what the student is expected to be able to do on completion of the major according to a given standard of performance.)

Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:

No. MILOs Discovery-enriched curriculum

related learning outcomes (please tick where appropriate)

A1 A2 A3

Describe the general biological principles appropriate to the study of Molecular Life Sciences, Environmental Biology or Applied Microbiology, complemented with a firm foundation in chemistry.

1.  Explain biological phenomena from the molecular to ecosystem level.

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2.  Explain evolutionary theory based on observations in the laboratory and field studies.

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Competently perform a wide range of practical

manipulative skills and biological techniques

commensurate with the needs of a biologically-oriented career, especially in the areas of Molecular Life Sciences, Environmental Biology or Applied Microbiology.

3.  Evaluate data to test hypotheses.  

4.  Suggest further lines of investigation based on experimental data to create innovative and practical solutions.

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5.  Demonstrate good time management and problem-solving skills, and independence in oral and written presentations.

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Critically evaluate experiments in the Biological Sciences as reported in the literature and synthesize information in a constructive manner.

6.  Recognize the limitations inherent in hypotheses.  7.  Develop strategies for creating, updating, maintaining

and enhancing knowledge in the biological sciences.

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Identify, analyse and reflect upon the differing roles and responsibilities of Biologists in society, with particular concern for living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

8.  Apply knowledge of the latest advances in the biological sciences within each student’s special fields of study.

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9.  Apply biological knowledge to address ethical and social issues in the work environment and in society.

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A1: Attitude

Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers.

A2: Ability

Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to real-life problems.

A3: Accomplishments

Demonstrate accomplishments of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing/constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.

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Part II Major Requirement

(The catalogue term of the major requirement that students will follow will be the effective term of the declared/allocated major.

For normative 4-year degree students who will join the majors allocation exercise, the catalogue term of major requirement will be one year after admission.

For advanced standing students and 4-year degree students who already have a major at the time of admission, the catalogue term of major requirement will be the same as their admission term.)

1. Core Courses (47 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit

Units

Remarks MA2172 Applied Statistics for Sciences and

Engineering

B2 3

BCH2003 Biochemistry B2 3

BCH2013 Microbiology B2 3

BCH2066 Cell Biology B2 3

BCH2067 Diversity of Life and Evolution B2 3

BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology

Laboratory

B2 2

BCH2071 Biological Chemistry B2 4

BCH2072 Laboratory Course for Cell Biology and

Biochemistry B2 2 BCH3012 Genetics B3 4 BCH3017 Molecular Biology B3 4 BCH3068 General Ecology B3 4 BCH3069 Animal Physiology B3 4 BCH3074 Plant Physiology B3 4

BCH4064 Biological Techniques and

Instrumentation

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6 2. Electives

Normative 4-year Degree: 19 credit units Advanced Standing I: 10 credit units Advanced Standing II: 0 credit unit

Course Code Course Title Level Credit

Units

Remarks

BCH3042 Directed Studies in Biology/

Chemistry/ Environmental Sciences

B3/B4 1-4

BCH4036 Project B4 6

BCH4037 Seminar Series B4 3

BCH4039 Environmental Conservation and

Resources Management

B4 4

BCH4063 Systems Biology B4 4

BCH4023 Biological Treatment of Wastes B4 4 Course offered in

alternate years.

BCH4073 Soil and Terrestrial Plant Ecology B4 4 Course offered in

alternate years.

BCH4078 Aquatic Ecology B4 4

BCH4079 Food Microbes, Toxins and Public

Health

B4 4 Course offered in alternate years. BMS4102 Technology for Regenerative Medicine B4 3 Course offered in

alternate years.

BMS4801 Microbial Physiology B4 4

Part III Admission Requirements for Entry to the Major, if any

(Admission requirements here refers to specific requirements for students already admitted to the College/School/Department with an undeclared major. Academic units can state the prerequisites required for admission to the major.)

Nil

Part IV Accreditation by Professional / Statutory Bodies Nil

Part V Additional Information Nil

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Part VI Curriculum Map

(The curriculum map shows the mapping between courses and the MILOs. It should cover all courses designed specifically for the major.)

Course MILOs DEC

Code Title Credit M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 A1 A2 A3

Core Courses

MA2172 Applied Statistics for Sciences and Engineering 3  

BCH2003 Biochemistry 3         

BCH2013 Microbiology 3           

BCH2066 Cell Biology 3        

BCH2067 Diversity of Life and Evolution 3          

BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology Laboratory 2        

BCH2071 Biological Chemistry 4       

BCH2072 Laboratory Course for Cell Biology and Biochemistry 2         

BCH3012 Genetics 4           

BCH3017 Molecular Biology 4           

BCH3068 General Ecology 4          

BCH3069 Animal Physiology 4          

BCH3074 Plant Physiology 4          

BCH4064 Biological Techniques and Instrumentation 4        

Electives

BCH3042 Directed Studies in Biology/ Chemistry/ Environmental Sciences 1-4          

BCH4036 Project 6            

BCH4037 Seminar Series 3            

BCH4039 Environmental Conservation and Resources Management 4     

BCH4063 Systems Biology 4         

BCH4078 Aquatic Ecology 4         

BCH4023# Biological Treatment of Wastes 4        

BCH4073# Soil and Terrestrial Plant Ecology 4         

BCH4079# Food Microbes, Toxins and Public Health 4          

BMS4102# Technology for Regenerative Medicine 3          

BMS4801 Microbial Physiology 4          

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8 A1: Attitude

Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers.

A2: Ability

Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to real-life problems.

A3: Accomplishments

Demonstrate accomplishments of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.